Mathematics and Computer Science (MSc)
Saarland University · Saarbrücken, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science or a related Bachelor's degree. If you have studied mathematics with a minor in computer science or computer science with a minor in mathematics, you may qualify for admission depending on the content and scope of your minor. A preliminary admission can also be given under the condition that you have to pass certain missing lectures from the Bachelor's programme.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 7
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Saarland University. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 November The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 May
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €789
- Living costs (12 months)
- The Welcome Center at Saarland University provides information on working and living in Saarbrücken. For more information, please visit their website:…
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Compare my optionsThe programme
This is an integrated Master's programme in mathematics and computer science. Several areas of contemporary research fields require excellent skills both in mathematics and in computer science. The Master's programme offers the possibility to specialise in a research area lying at the interface of mathematics and computer science. Three professors have joint affiliations in both departments.
- How it is organised
- Each student has to take 30 ECTS from courses (core lectures, advanced lectures) from mathematics and computer science and one seminar (7 ECTS). The choice of the courses is free. Students can specialise in the area of mathematics and computer science in which they are interested. " >
- Part-time work
- There are many research institutes (Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Saarland University, Max Planck Institute for Computer Science, Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, DFKI (German Center for…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Saarbrücken
A small state capital on the French border, with a computer-science campus and a degree-and-language mix you do not find elsewhere in Germany.
Saarbrücken is the capital of the Saarland and sits directly on the border with the French department of Moselle. The city has belonged to France, Prussia, the German Empire and the Saar Territory over the centuries, and the border is still part of daily…
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